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CORENEWSLETTER
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Your Direct Line to the School of EMS
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DISPATCH
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Your official dispatch from the School of EMS.
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WELCOME TO THE SOE CORE NEWSLETTER!
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As we enter a new year, the School of EMS remains focused on one objective: delivering consistent, accountable, high-quality education at national scale. Growth brings responsibility to students, to sponsoring agencies, and ultimately to the patients they serve. This update outlines where we’ve been, what’s tightening, and what’s coming next.
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WHAT IS CORE?
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Connecting Opportunity through Relationships and Engagement
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CORE is your dedicated sponsor support team at the School of EMS. We're here to ensure clear communication, help you navigate student sponsorship, and keep you connected to the resources that matter most. More initiatives and enhancements are on the way - this is just the beginning.
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CONNECTION
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Where partnership & connections drive student success.
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Florida Fire and EMS Conference 2026
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The School of EMS and Camsen Career Institute were honored to take part in the Florida Fire and EMS Conference held January 5–9, 2026. Throughout the event, Jared Mullins and Dr. Adrian Johnson connected with fire and EMS professionals from across the country, sharing insights, answering questions, and highlighting our commitment to delivering high‑quality emergency medical education.
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HEADS-UP
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What's next and when to expect it.
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Upcoming Course Starts
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Programs continue to launch nationwide to meet regional workforce needs.
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EMT – January Starts: Tyler, TX • Jacksonville, FL
Paramedic – January Starts: Farmers Branch, TX • Baytown, TX • San Antonio, TX • Weatherford, TX • North Richland Hills, TX • Pearland, TX • Evansville, IN • Jacksonville, FL • Palm Harbor, FL • Provo, UT • Burleson, TX • Fishers, IN
February Starts: Bolivar, MO • Sioux Falls, SD • Tyler, TX • Bemidji, MN • Fort Wayne, IN • Lafayette, IN • Okmulgee, OK • Palm Harbor, FL • Shreveport, LA • Rock Springs, WY • Spring, TX
Advanced EMT – January Starts: Tyler, TX
February Starts: Sioux Falls, SD • Tyler, TX • Posey County, IN
The new year promises continued growth as we reach even more students and communities with high-quality EMS education.
If your organization is interested in sponsoring students or hosting a future course, contact us at info@schoolofems.org to learn how to bring School of EMS training to your area.
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SUCCESS IN ACTION
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Student Spotlight: Brandon S.
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Brandon is always engaged in class and well prepared. Additionally, his attitude is always positive.
Cohort - TPA-36-EB-B2-o-25
Lab Location: Tampa, FL
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ADVANCE NOTICE
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Insights and updates to help you stay one step ahead.
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The Year Ahead - Built on Purpose
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The School of EMS continues to operate with a scalable instructional model designed to accommodate workforce demand. As enrollment increases prior to course start dates, additional instructional staff are added to maintain instructional quality, appropriate ratios, and consistent student support.
Agencies are encouraged to coordinate early when planning multiple enrollments to allow for smooth onboarding, scheduling, and resource alignment. This approach ensures programs launch fully supported, without artificial seat limitations, while maintaining the standards expected by our students, instructors, and partner agencies.
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ROUNDS
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SOE Department updates to keep you in the know.
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SUPPORT STATUS
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December reflected sustained student engagement across financial counseling, administrative processing, documentation review, and compliance audits. The Student Services team remained focused on early intervention, clear expectations, and consistent follow-through to reduce downstream delays and program interruptions.
In addition to ongoing support activity, nearly 40 EMT students and almost 20 Paramedic students completed their programs in December and are now eligible to sit for National Registry testing. These completions represent the end result of coordinated effort across admissions, education, clinicals, and support services, ensuring students finish prepared, compliant, and ready to transition into the workforce.
Our emphasis remains on preparation before day one and accountability through completion, not just enrollment.
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EDUCATION BRIEFING
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Curriculum development and enforcement remain key priorities moving into 2026. The Online Education team continues refining content delivery through interactive case studies, updated cardiology instruction, and supplemental learning tools designed to support real-world decision-making.
Operational accountability has also increased. The 48-hour submission standard for PCRs and patient encounters is now fully implemented, and SAP enforcement is being applied consistently. Students who do not meet progression benchmarks are redirected through structured remediation or paused pathways to ensure standards are maintained without compromising outcomes.
The Academic Resource Center remains central to this effort, identifying at-risk students early and providing targeted plans to support completion.
+ Featured Article: “Meet Your New Medical Director! *spoiler - they aren't human*” by Dr. Robert Stanley
This month, Dr. Robert Stanley shares a creative experiment using AI as a “virtual medical director,” revealing both how helpful and how limited AI can be in high‑stress EMS scenarios. His insights highlight why the School of EMS continues to adapt our teaching, strengthen AI‑resistant assignments, and emphasize true competency through National Registry preparation. As AI evolves, SOE remains committed to developing confident, capable providers who can think critically when it matters most.
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LAB REPORT
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Where Readiness is Built.
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Live Education closed 2025 with strong performance across lab delivery, instructor development, and quality assurance. Hands-on training remains a cornerstone of the School of EMS model, with lab environments designed to mirror operational realities students will face in the field.
Final lab outcomes across EMT and Paramedic programs remained exceptionally strong, reinforcing the effectiveness of standardized instruction, instructor oversight, and scenario-based evaluation. Moving into 2026, expanded instructor monitoring and updated lab protocols will further strengthen consistency across regions.
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CLINICAL COMMAND
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Where Care Comes to Life.
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Clinical operations continue to scale alongside program growth. December saw steady onboarding activity, increased student clearance for clinical participation, and thousands of field shifts completed across EMS and hospital partners.
The School of EMS now maintains active relationships with hundreds of EMS services and hospitals nationwide. New affiliation agreements continue to be added annually, supporting expanded access while maintaining oversight and compliance.
Updated preceptor training resources—including a new training video—are being distributed to ensure consistent expectations across all clinical sites.
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DOCTOR'S NOTE
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A message from Dr. Gilbert | Medical Director
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Originally from Southern Illinois, Matt attended medical school at St. Louis University. After completing his residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, he moved to Evansville to work at what was then known as St. Mary’s Medical Center (as his wife is from the area). He has since switched to Deaconess Health System, where he works at locations in Evansville and Newburgh, Indiana as well as Henderson, Kentucky. He is currently the System Medical Director for Emergency Medicine at Deaconess, helping to oversee care in three states.
His first exposure to EMS was during his residency, when he was given a choice between more shifts in the ER or flight shifts. He always chose the flight shift, despite the fact his wife was (and still is) nervous about him being in a helicopter. He has been involved in EMS for 15 years starting with Scott Township Fire and EMS (now known as Vanderburgh County Fire Department). He is the medical director for over ALS transport services in 6 counties, in addition to so many BLS fire departments that he has lost track. He also has experience as the medical director of a helicopter EMS service.
Scott Township is also how he got his start with School of EMS, as they partnered with the school for a paramedic class. The school then started a class at Deaconess, leading him to stay on as a state medical director for Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. As the school expanded, so did he, as he got an Ohio medical license to continue his march across the Midwest.
Matt is a life-long Midwesterner. Born in Urbana, Illinois as his father attended the University of Illinois, he spent time near Fort Wayne before settling down In Metropolis, Illinois. His name is on a brick at the base of the Superman statue if you ever visit.
Matt has a wife who does all the work and two daughters that keep him very busy. He has learned way more about ballet than he ever thought he would need to due to one of these daughters, and way more about marching band due to the other. In his spare time enjoys watching Chicago sports team, with the exception of the White Sox. Go Bears!
- Dr. Matthew Gilbert
School of EMS Associate Medical Directors
Dr. Avery Callahan – Alabama, Louisiana
Dr. Todd Davis – Arizona
Dr. Mickey Deel – Arkansas
Dr. Hasan Rasheed – Florida
Dr. Elliot Ross – Guam
Dr. Matthew Johnston – Illinois
Dr. Matthew Gilbert – Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio
Dr. Damon Darsey – Mississippi, Utah
Dr. Scott Scherr – Nevada
Dr. Barry Smith – New York
Dr. William "Bill" Worden – Oklahoma
Their expertise, leadership, and dedication to the EMS profession are vital to the success of our students and the health of the communities we serve. Please join us in thanking them for their service and commitment.
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CHIEF'S CORNER
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More than education....a message from our COO.
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"Well, we have closed out 2025 and quickly stepped into 2026. It seems like just yesterday that Jared Mullins and I were driving through the Panhandle of Texas, speaking with fire departments and EMS agencies about the School of EMS as we attempted to launch our first cohort. Since that week in 2018, the School of EMS has grown to become the largest Paramedic program in the United States and has actively changed the face of EMS through its educational impact.
The addition of Camsen Career Institute and the most recent acquisition of our parent company by Grant Capital have provided tremendous opportunities for improvement in EMS education, while also allowing for the development of additional allied health education programs. Growing forward in 2026 will be an exciting time as the School of EMS looks to make what we feel are necessary improvements to our educational content.
Our Education Team consistently manages healthcare updates and reviews current materials to ensure their effectiveness. Our Operations Team works hard to implement new strategies and continue our facility and high-fidelity mannequin rollout in partnership with Laerdal. Our Student Services and Admissions team continues to meet with all students before their first day of the program, ensuring they are well prepared and understand the expectations outlined in our mission, vision, and values. Our Clinical Team works to establish and maintain relationships with new and existing sites across the United States. Our Live Education Team, in conjunction with all adjunct instructors, assures that hands-on learning and scenarios are centered around providing the best overall experience possible. Our CORE and ARC teams work tirelessly to ensure that communication with students and employers is at an all-time high, while also establishing the support needed for student success.
As you can see, the School of EMS is not a one-person team. It takes the entire group working as a cohesive unit to meet all expectations and honor our mission, vision, and values. We are dedicated to our students, their employers, and our team. Together, we can build better outcomes for the patients our students serve."
- TC Howard, COO School of EMS
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TRANSPORT
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Your newsletter wrap-up from SOE.
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FINAL HANDOFF
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Here's what you need to know before we wrap.
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Growth in EMS education does not have to come at the expense of quality. The School of EMS continues to scale intentionally, expanding instructional capacity, support resources, and clinical partnerships in step with demand.
Our focus remains consistent: disciplined execution, clear expectations, and graduates who are prepared to perform when it matters most. As we move forward, we remain committed to supporting agencies with flexible, accountable training pathways that adapt to workforce needs without compromising standards.
School of EMS – Where Education Meets Purpose
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Whether you're a prospective student or an organization exploring an employer partnership, we’d love to connect.
Reach out to us anytime at info@schoolofems.org for more details—we’re here to help you take the next step.
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CONTROL PANEL
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Need help with your dashboard, student records, or upcoming classes? Our team is your go-to contact for all things sponsorship and communication.
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